1912 in Spain

Events in the year 1912 in Spain.

Incumbents Monarch: Alfonso XIII President of the Government: until 12 November: José Canalejas 12 November-14 November: Manuel García Prieto starting 14 November: Álvaro Figueroa Torres

Events 12 November – José Canalejas, Prime Minister, is murdered in Madrid by an anarchist. 27 November – Spanish protectorate in Morocco: By a treaty with France, Spain is granted a zone of influence in northern and southern Morocco.Repertory of Decisions of the International Court of Justice (1947-1992), P.453 Founding of FC L'Escala Founding of the Open de España golf tournament.

Births 3 January – Federico Borrell García, Republican and anarchist militiaman (died 1936) 12 October – Dionisio Ridruejo, poet and political activist (died 1975)

Deaths 19 May – Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo, historian and critic (born 1856)Fallecimiento de Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo Hemeroteca de La Vanguardia. Edición del martes, 21 mayo 1912, página 11 (in Spanish)

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